Spring/Summer www.chetola.com 2015 The Property Review By Kent Tarbutton

t was a rainy, cool transition to spring some of those lessons my way anyway. this year, but the abundance of water has With a five-month-old grandbaby now on Imade life burst into vivid greens. It was the scene I guess that is probably very good. about 18 years ago when I first moved to I am sure she will help with my future in- the Appalachian Mountains and was told struction in exercising patience. that you don’t bother planting anything un- My New Year’s pledge was to slow til after Mother’s Day. Being a new owner down in 2015 and notice at least one thing I wanted to make a good impression and special in God’s marvelous creation every start planting, but fortunately I heeded the day. So today, it would have to be all those groundskeeper’s advice to resist temptation. millions of lovely green and auburn buds Sure enough, the day before Mother’s Day a sprouting from every tree on their willowy light snow fell. I’m sure I’m not the only one branches that perpetually lift to the heav- to nearly (or actually) fall prey to the urge to ens, as if each one was silently giving praise prematurely put color in the ground. for their creation. What a wonderful sight to Much of life - and often success - remind me how great it is to have the sight has to do with timing, and patience has not to observe such gifts. been one of my greater virtues. For many A couple of weeks ago, I also en- years I thought better than to ask God for joyed celebrating those lovely, tasty little that training. In the absence of my request, grapes brewed up for the Blowing Rock I believe He in His wisdom decided to send Wine and Food Festival. This year’s event

cont. on page 2 1 Spring/Summer 2015 www.chetola.com cont. from page 1 Corkscrew 5K was one of the best yet, and with the popular addition of craft beer, spirits and expanded culi- nary offerings, the event will proudly bear a new name beginning next year: SAVOR Blowing Wine, no Whine, for the 3rd Annual Run Rock. So if you missed this year’s celebration, come enjoy the festivities next year, April 14-17, 2016. espite the chilly wet As you return home to Chetola you will see us working away on our dredging project, weather that we en- adding depth to our lake. The shallow draft boat vacuums the soil off the bottom and sends it Ddured the week leading into huge bags at up to 1,000 gallons per minute. The water drains out, while tons of soil re- up to the third annual Cork- mains in the bag where it will dry for a couple weeks. You can see those massive 100-foot long screw 5K, a Blue Ridge Wine bags down below the dam area and see the spillway we have built to send the good water back & Food Festival event, the skies into the lake. What a project and what a process! We expect it to take around four months, cleared and the temperatures ultimately giving us a revived lake where our trout and swans are happier and healthier. The rose seemingly exclusively for average depth of Chetola Lake will go from two feet to around six feet upon completion. race day. 192 runners of all ages For you lakeside anglers, the lake was restocked a month ago with rainbow and brown (from 14-88) participated in this trout … and, yes, they do swim away from the dredge! If you bring your fishing pole this sum- year’s event, with proceeds ben- mer, head to the areas we have already dredged as the fish are migrating to these deeper, cooler efiting two local charities: the waters. There are some good size trout in there. You can grill them up for the family picnic off High Country chapter of Girls your outdoor grill or drop them off at Timberlake’s and we’ll happily prepare them for your on the Run and the Blue Ridge dinner that evening. After we complete the dredging we will offer Fall Casting Clinics with Parkway Foundation. A total of $1,700 ws raised. And following in the sneaker-clad Orvis certified instructors Dustin Coffey, Jake Salthouse and Carl Freeman. Both beginners and footsteps of the last two years, more than half of the racers participated in the Wine- seasoned anglers can learn everything from tying your own realistic fly to river entomology, Lovers division in honor of the weekend’s grapevine theme. Winners who placed over- casting techniques and how to make the most out of your outdoor adventures. all and in their race divisions received trophies or medals, and local businesses provid- Last edition I reported about this winter’s successful additions of Jazz Night, Bonfire ed fabulous race apparel and gift certificates for a free raffle, which took place at race’s Night (at the new lakeside stone fire pit built last November) and Tim Knight’s Oyster & Shrimp end. Plans for next year’s race are already up and, ahem, running. Join us on Saturday, “Knight”. This summer we will continue to bring you those and more special events. As the April 16, 2016, for another wonderful day of running and wine (not mutually exclusive) and crowds gather and the days grow longer in the summer, however, the days and times of these raising money for great causes. n events will change. You can read all about that on page 12. As I end this letter to you, the question I hear most frequently has to be, “When will NCDOT finish the Hwy. 321 road-widening project on the Blowing Rock end? And when will it all be done?” The original projections this past winter were July 2015 and June 2016, but winter can always trip up a construction project. I would venture a guess that you can add a year to those dates. It will be nice when it is all finally completed and we will enjoy the faster, safer routes to the 321, I-77, I-40 and I-85 corridors. Change is sometimes slow, but it always inevitable. I look forward to seeing you all back up here. And, as always, I enjoy hearing your comments, concerns and great new ideas. n

Best Regards, Kent 2 3 Spring/Summer 2015 www.chetola.com The Sound of Music Symphony by The Lake, July 24 Hat Trick Cycling Series Beech Mountain Metric ~ May 16 he Symphony Blood, Sweat and Gears ~ June 27 by Chetola Lake Blowing Rock Fall Classic ~ September 26 Twill celebrate its 29th year at Chetola on Friday, July 24. Join us for Blowing Rock’s sig- nature summer event, one which was desig- nated one of the “Top 20 Events in the Southeast” by the Southeast Tourism hetola is proud to be a sponsor of the High Country Cycling Hat Trick, three Society. The evening of- challenging and invigorating bike rides – Beech Mountain Metric, Blood Sweat fers pre-performance and Gears, and the Blowing Rock Classic – taking place over the course of the entertainment, four din- C next few months. ing options (see details Beech Mountain Metric is a classic mountain metric Century that finishes at below), a free raffle and the top of Beech Mountain. With 8,000 feet of climbing, this is a true test for the stron- a spectacular fireworks display. Tickets are $35 in advance/$45 at the gate for adults; and gest of riders. $15 for children younger than 12. The BSG is a challenging to strenuous full English Century: a 100-mile loop The orchestral ensemble Symphony of the Mountains returns this year with Conduc- starting and ending at Valle Crucis Elementary School. The route roughly circles Boone tor Cornelia Laemmli Orth. Gates open at 5:30pm, performance begins at 7:30pm. For res- through the outskirts of Watauga County. The cumulative climbing elevation is 8,800 ervations in Timberlake’s, on the Patio or on the Arbor, call 828-295-5505. n feet. Highlights of the route include a 21-mile section of the Blue Ridge Parkway, a strenuous climb over the 4,500 foot gap at Snake Mountain, and a 10-mile “flat” on SYMPHONY DINING OPTIONS old US 421. A 50-mile, 4,200 feet elevation “Half Century” is available for those who prefer the sanity of a challenging but shorter route. The ride will feature former profes- Picnic on the Lawn || 5:30pm || Cold and hot items, beverages, dessert || sional American cyclist George Hincapie, one of only two riders in Tour de France his- $14/person (inclusive) tory to have raced on nine Tour-winning teams. Pre-Symphony Dinner || Seatings at 5pm, 5:30pm and 6pm || 2015 is the Blowing Rock Fall Classic’s inaugural ride, a 72-mile loop starting $65/person (plus tax), includes parking and ending in Blowing Rock. The ride begins behind Blowing Rock Memorial Park, Dinner on the Patio || Seating and bar service at 5:30pm, dinner at 6:30pm || parades down Main Street, travels through the Equestrian Preserve, descends 321 to $99/person (plus tax), includes parking and Symphony ticket Happy Valley, goes west to Collettsville, climbs 181 to Linville, then crosses 221 back Celebration at the Arbor || Private cash bar at 5pm, heavy hors d’ouevres to Blowing Rock. The ride is anticipated to attract 800-1,000 riders in its first year. from 6-8pm || Limited to 48 people || For more information on the Blowing Rock ride, visit "Blowing Rock Fall Classic $80/person (plus tax), includes parking and Symphony ticket on Facebook. n

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Camping Craze Free Summer Activities for Kids Chetola’s Summer Camp for Kids June 8 - August 14 t’s hard to believe that summer is already nipping at our heels. Kids will soon hang Monday Iup their backpacks and trade in pencils for full-time play. Fortunately, Chetola’s Kids bonfire by the lake Summer Camp, for ages 4-12, returns for 10 7:30-8:30pm weeks of warm-weather fun, June 8 - August The bonfire site is located next to the Balsam condo. 14. Each day features a different theme — Mon- Enjoy songs and complimentary S’mores. day: Sports & Fitness; Tuesday: Water Works; tuesday Wednesday: Adventure Day; Thursday: Super Duper Science; Friday: Nuts for Nature. An op- ping-pong tournament tional RDU Tennis Camp will be held during and the morning sessions for the weeks of June 29, Free sno-cones July 6 & 13, and Aug. 3 (registration for tennis 6-8pm is separate this year via [email protected] or Rec Center 919-395-7329). wednesday Among the accolades we’ve received from parents and grandparents of campgoers is how much they appreciate the flexibilty we allow children’s fishing tournament with registration. We offer both full-day and half-day sessions, and campers can sign up for 6-8pm as few or as many days as they want during the week; we even allow them to sign up the Arbor boat docks day before. Full-day sessions are from 8am-5:30 and are $35 per child ($30 each additional thursday child and/or for members of Chetola). Half-day sessions are 8am-12:30pm or 1-5:30pm and are $20 per half day. To register, call Gary Woolard at 828-295-5535. Pre-registration and pool games & crafts pre-payment is required. A cancellation within 48 hours of your reservation will result in the 6-8pm loss of half of the day’s total fee. n Rec Center and Kids Camp friday CAMP NOTES MAGICian • July 24: morning session only. 7pm • Every Wednesday is Adventure Day! Wednesdays are full-day sessions only Kids Camp . Tickets to destinations (ie. Tweetsie, High Country Gravity Adventures, Grandfather Mountain, etc.) are not included in camp fee; season Pass hold- ers may also use their passes. NEED A BABYSITTER? Contact the Recreation Center at 828-295-5535 • What to Bring: Lunch (we are unable to refrigerate), Water Bottle, Bathing Suit, to schedule your sitter. 24-hour advance notice is required. Change of Clothes, Raincoat, Sneakers and Water Shoes

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n reference to my most recent letter, the board spent two days evaluating our units to assess con- MONDAY: Quick Fit 8am / Yogalates 8:15am ditions and needs. Overall, our units are in good shape, although we did find items that need immediate attention and are being taken care of. Other items are now being prioritized to replace or repair as needed. TUESDAY: Yoga Fit 8am / Gentle Yoga 5:30pm I As stated previously: The board is taking measures to recover units that are in arrears on maintenance payments. The association has now taken ownership of 13 units by means of fore- WEDNESDAY: Quick Fit 8am / Swan Flow Yoga 9:30am closure. These units can now be offered for resale and when sold will add positive revenue for our annual budgeting expenses. Please contact director Maggie Gamble (see info below) for a current listing of all available units and pricing, or check the listings on our Lakes POA website, THURSDAY: Pilates 8:15am / Swan Flow Yoga 9:30am www.chetolalakepoa.org. The board has also made the following change: All unsold units will now be rented at a rate FRIDAY: Pump & Flex 8:15am / Zumba Toning 8:15am / Swan Flow Yoga 9:30am of $130 per night, with a two-night minimum stay. Reservations can be made only within four weeks of your intended arrival date. Please contact our new Timeshare Coordinator, Shannon Logan, at 828-295-5508 or [email protected] for availability. SATURDAY: Quick Fit 9am / Swan Flow Yoga 9am As you make travel plans to use your timeshare week, please keep the following in mind: Major construction is still going on in the area. There is a new traffic pattern when going left out of SUNDAY: Swan Flow Yoga 9am Chetola onto Hwy 321 and when accessing Chetola from Hwy 321 at the Tanger Outlet. To avoid traffic congestion, if coming north on Hwy 321, you might consider going through town to Chetola. For more information, call 828.295.5535 or visit www.chetola.com/fitness.html Be safe and have a nice stay. Our annual meeting is June 13, 2015, and I hope that you will be able to attend. Your board will be available for a “meet and greet” Friday, June 12 in the Equestrian Board Room from 7:00- 8:30pm. Light refreshments will be available. n ART IN THE PARK

Local and regional artisans—from painters and potters to sculptors and jewel- 2014-2015 POA Board Contact Info ers—are gearing up for the Blowing Rock Chamber’s popular Art in the Park. The festival, now in its 53rd season, takes place in Memorial Park in downtown Blow- President Dave Roever [email protected] 828.294.9944 ing Rock and runs once a month from May through October. Admission is free Vice-President Bob Warmuth [email protected] 828.322.7467 Secretary Richard Kreisel [email protected] 919.781.3819 and complimentary trolley service to and from Tanger Shoppes on the Parkway Treasurer Jim Luneke [email protected] 423.926.5390 is provided. Director Ed Diaz [email protected] 864.233.7005 Director Maggie Gamble [email protected] 704.561.5218 Director Molly Kennerly [email protected] 910.488.8634 MAY 9 || JUNE 13 || JULY 18 DIT Virginia Bush [email protected] 704-763-4436 AUGUST 15 || SEPT. 12 || OCT. 3 www.chetolalakepoa.org

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Week #28 / For SaleA, zalea 4, peak July week Week #39 / For Sale, Dogwood 1, 2 bed- (Fri. check-in), sleeps 6, 2 bedroom, 2 bath, room deluxe condo. Sleeps 6, lower level, Timeshare Trades/Sales near Rec Center. Contact Rachel Camp- flat screen TV, granite countertops, king bell at 704-542-2064, 704-488-4646 or bed in master bedroom, WiFi connection. Please forward your timeshare trades or call Pat at [email protected] or [email protected]. $6,000. Contact Joe Swann at 704-841- and sales to be included in the next Chet- 843-686-6270. 3825 or [email protected]. ola Dispatch by August 5. Email them to Week #32 / For Sale or For Rent, Dogwood Allison West at [email protected]. Week #7 / For Sale, Dahlia 6, 2-bed- 1, 2 bedroom, 2 bath deluxe, sauna, hot Week #40 / For Trade, Laurel 3, deluxe Please limit listings to 30 words. For dis- room, 2 bath standard. Near Recreation tub, great view and location, renovated. 2-bedroom unit for prime fall season. count rental rates in Chetola Lake POA Center. $950. Available for 2016. Contact $6,500/negotiable. Contact Hal Fleischer Seeking a swap for a summer week. Email: units, please contact Chris Edwards, Time- linnywulff@gmail com or 919-368-4030. at 561-279-0960. [email protected] share Coordinator, at 828-295-5510, or Michael Brown, Property Manager, at Week #12 / For Trade or Sale, Laurel 3. Week#34 / For Sale or Rent, Birch 2, Week #42 / For Rent, Dahlia 2, during 828-295-5518. Deluxe unit with additional whirlpool/hot first floor, 2-bedroom deluxe condo. autumn leaf season, Oct. 18-25. One bed- tub, nice view of lake and mountain scen- Call Ann Barton at 704-393-3497 or room near Rec Center and restaurant. Ful- Week #1 / For Trade, Laurel 2, 2-bed- ery. Pleasant spring weather; ideal for golf [email protected]. ly equipped kitchen, washer/dryer, linens/ room, 2 bath deluxe unit. Perfect week or skiing. Will trade for a comparable time- toiletries. $750 discounted. Contact Mike for ski season! Would like to trade for share on NC or SC coast. $3,500. Contact Week #35 / For Rent, Birch 3. Saturday 407-233-9276 or [email protected]. a week June through August. Contact [email protected] or 910-392-3111. Aug. 29-Sept. 5. Upper level 2/2 deluxe unit. [email protected]. $1,100 for the week. Looking for 2-4 per- Week #44 / For Rent, Dahlia 2. 1 BR, 1 Week #24 / For Sale or Rent, Iris 2, 2 sons, no smokers and responsible individu- BA condo. Asking $500 OBO. Contact Week #1 / For Sale, Spruce 4, 2-bed- bedroom deluxe unit right on the lake. als. Please call 561-368-5669 if interested. 919-876-8691. room, 2 bath deluxe upper unit. Sleeps 6, Ground level, next to clubhouse and res- beautiful views, perfect week for ski sea- taurant. Whirlpool/hot tub. $6000 sale, Week #36, For Sale, Azalea 4. Excellent lo- Weeks #49 & 50 / For Sale or Rent, Ivy son! Contact: [email protected] $1000 rent. Contact Alice Ekblaw at cation, beautiful views, upstairs unit. Friday 3. Dec. 4-10 & Dec. 11-17. 2 bedroom, 2 or 910-512-4084. [email protected] to Friday, 2 bedroom unit. Asking $3,000. bath, whirlpool, fireplace, sofa sleeper, ful- Email [email protected] for details. ly equipped kitchen, washer/dryer; close Week #5 / For Sale, Dahlia 6. 2 BR, 2BA Week #26 / For Trade or Rent, Maple 3. to lake, Recreation Center, Timberlake’s condo. Perfect for winter sports and/ Trade: June 27-July 4 for week 25 (June Week #36 / For Sale, Maple 1, 2 bedroom, Restaurant, hiking, Cone Estate trails, ski- or enjoying the nearby Rec Center and 20-27, 2015); Rent: June 27-July 4 for 2 bath deluxe, sauna, hot tub, near club- ing. Sale: $2,000 each; Rent: $700 each. Spa. 2015 maintenance fees paid. Asking $850. Call Edward or Cynthia Hobby at house and restaurant, renovated with new Contact: [email protected], 813- $1,000 OBO. Contact karenhumphrey@ 919-280-4770. mattresses, TV and den furniture. $7,500. 949-5786 or 813-760-7748. n carolina.rr.com or 704-365-1284 and Contact Sally Austin at 704-483-9701. leave a message. Week #28 / For Sale or Rent, Azalea 3, upper level two bedroom, two bath with Week #37 / For Sale, Dahlia 4. Excellent Week #6 / For Sale, Dahlia 5. Upper level nice view. Close to Recreation Center, location close to rec center and lodge, up- 1 bedroom, 1 bath, fireplace, sleeps 4, sleeps 6. Prime week in mid-July. Rent stairs unit. Friday to Friday, 2 bedroom unit. ski season! Near Recreation Center. Ask- $850, Sell $6,300. Contact Joe Accardi at Asking $2,000. Email [email protected] ing $1,000. Available Feb. 2016. Email 954-366-4294 or [email protected]. for details. 10 11 Spring/Summer 2015 www.chetola.com Timberlake’s Is Heating Up New Summer Events, New Summer Hours Calendar of Events For a complete listing of area events, visit www.blowingrock.com or www.exploreboonearea.com s summer approaches, Timberlake’s ad- justs its hours and special events to ca- Ater to longer days and a busier season. Outlined below are specifics for new hours and theme nights:

May 24-30 Breakfast: 7:30am-10:30am Daily Lunch: Pre-ordered Boxed Lunches Only. Menus are available at the Front Desk. Dinner: 5pm-10pm Daily Headwaters Pub: 4pm-11pm Daily

Beginning May 31 Breakfast: 7:30am-10:30am Daily Lunch: Noon-3pm Daily Dinner: 5pm-10pm Daily Lakeside Bonfire Headwaters Pub: Noon-11pm Daily

Notable Dates & Events “Floating Sculpture: Duck Decoy Collection” at BRAHM, through July 26

Through May 23 May day. Admission: $7 adults, $5 children JAZZ AND OYSTER NIGHT: Thursdays 5-10pm dinner, 7-10pm jazz (5+) and students; seniors and active STEAK ON THE LAKE: Fridays 5-10pm military $6; groups (10+) $5. 828-295- Through July 26 “Floating Sculp- BONFIRE NIGHT: Fridays 8-11pm 9099. www.blowingrockmuseum.org ture: Bruce Barclay Cameron Duck Decoy Collection”, Blowing Rock Art Beginning May 27 Thursdays thru Oct. 15 Blowing Rock & History Museum. Analyzes the careful STEAK ON THE LAKE: Wednesdays 5-10pm Farmers Market, Park Avenue, Blowing craftsmanship involved in creating these JAZZ AND OYSTER NIGHT: Thursdays 5-10pm dinner, 7-10pm jazz Rock, in front of the Blowing Rock Chamber. beautiful sculptures. Hours: Tues-Wed: BONFIRE NIGHT: Fridays 8-11pm Fresh fruits, veggies, whole foods and meats 10am-5pm, Thurs: 10am-7pm, Fri-Sat: from local farmers. Rain or shine. 4-6pm. 10am-5pm. Closed Sunday and Mon- June 8-August 14 828-395-7851. www.blowingrock.com KIDS EAT FREE + BONFIRE: Mondays 5-10pm dinner, 7:30-8:30pm bonfire

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Adults (age 13+) $41; Children (ages Third Thursdays at 3-12) $27; Kids 2 & under free, 800- APPALACHIAN BRAHM 526-5740. www.tweetsie.com Lectures May-October at Blowing Rock DOCUMENTARY FILM SERIES & DISCUSSION Art & History Museum. 4:30pm. Free June for museum members, $5 non-mem- at BRAHM bers. www.blowingrockmuseum.org Featuring documentaries relevant Through July 26 “Floating Sculp- to the music, history, art and cul- ture: Bruce Barclay Cameron Duck ture of the Appalachian Moun- MAY 21 Decoy Collection”, Blowing Rock Art tains. Followed by a Q&A and Jeremy B. Jones: “Appalachia David Holt & The Lighting Bolts, May 31 & History Museum. Hours: Tues-Wed: wine and cheese reception. Blow- through Memoir and Song” 10am-5pm, Thurs: 10am-7pm, Fri-Sat: ing Rock Art & History Museum. 14 Scholars & Scones: “Early The- 10am-5pm. Closed Sunday and Mon- www.blowingrockmuseum.org JUNE 18 aters in Blowing Rock with Dr. Gary day. Admission: $7 adults, $5 children DC North: “Floating Sculptures: Boye”, Blowing Rock Art & History (5+) and students; seniors and active JUNE 16 Duck Decoys, An American Folk Museum. Coffee, local baked goods military $6; groups (10+) $5. 828-295- The Ballad of Frankie Art” and a talk by a regional scholar. 11am. 9099. www.blowingrockmuseum.org Silver $5 suggested donation. 828-295-9099. JULY 16 (1996) www.blowingrockmuseum.org Thursdays thru Oct. 15 Blowing Rock Paul Brown: “Musical Crossroads 47 minutes Farmers Market, Park Avenue, Blowing in the Piedmont and Mountain 24 Mountain Home Music: A Memo- Rock, in front of the Blowing Rock Chamber. JULY 14 South” rial Day Salute, Harvest House Per- Fresh fruits, veggies, whole foods and meats The Denim Dynasty forming Arts Venue, 247 Boone Heights from local farmers. Rain or shine. 4-6pm. (2015) AUGUST 20 Dr, Boone. Featuring David Johnson 828-395-7851. www.blowingrock.com 50 minutes Gerret and Mimi Warner: “Vollis and the Studio Band. 7:30pm. $18/20 Simpson, the Artist Who Rejuve- adults, $10 students, free children 12 4-7 Blowing Rock Charity Horse AUGUST 25 nated the Town” and younger. 828-964-3392. www. Show: Saddlebred, Tate Horseshow After Coal: Welsh and mountainhomemusic.com Grounds, Blowing Rock. One of the SEPT 17 Appalachian Mining oldest horse show events in the coun- Martha Severens: “Reflections Communities 31 David Holt & the Lightning Bolts, try has been a Blowing Rock tradi- on Romantic Spirits: Nineteenth (2015) Tweetsie Railroad. Old-time music with tion since 1923. Gates open at 8am. Century Paintings from the John- 56 minutes a new-time jolt. Shows at Noon & 3pm; Tickets: $10, free for children 12 and son Collection” park open 9am-6pm. Performance in- under; cash only. 828-295-4700. cluded with regular park admission. www.blowingrockequestrian.com

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this comedy by Norm Foster, a perennial bachelor hires an old gypsy woman to find him the perfect match with less than idea results. June 20, 22, 23, 26 & 27 at 7:30pm, June 21 & 28 at 2pm. Tickets: $21 adults, $19 seniors/students/military, $11 children under 16. 828-414-1844. www.ensemblestage.com

27 Annual Heritage Day and Wood Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show, June 4-7 Day Out with Thomas the Tank Engine, June 5-14 Kiln Opening, Traditions Pottery Stu- dio, 4443 Bolick Road, Lenoir. 10am- until. Live music with The Dollar Broth- 5-14 Day Out with Thomas at Tweet- 12 Sunset Stroll on Sunset Drive, down- Jeanne Jolly, June 20 ers and Glenn Bolick and Friends, plus sie Railroad, Tweetsie Railroad. Park town Blowing Rock. Join the art galler- wood and electric fired items, pintos, open 9am-6pm; Reservations required. ies, restaurants and businesses on Sunset 20 Cool Summer Nights at Tweetsie, cornbread, hotdogs and ice cream. Free. Adults (13+) $41; Children (3-12) $27; Drive for food, drinks and art. 5:30-8pm. Tweetsie Railroad. 9am-9pm. Special 800-841-2787. www.traditionspottery.com Kids 2 & under free, 800-526-5740. 828-295-6991. www.blowingrock.com train show rides at dusk; included with www.tweetsie.com regular park admission. Adults (13+) 13 Art in the Park, American Legion $41; Children (3-12) $27; Kids 2 & under 27 Cool Summer Nights at Tweetsie, 6 Critter Crawl 5K, Grandfather Moun- Grounds, Blowing Rock. Juried art and free. 800-526-5740. www.tweetsie.com Tweetsie Railroad. Park open 9am-9pm. tain, Linville. 6:30pm. $35 includes t- craft show featuring 90 artists.10am-5pm. Special train show rides at dusk; includ- shirt, parking pass and free day-pass to 828.295.7851. www.blowingrock.com 20 Mountain Home Music: A Hint ed with regular park admission. Adults return June 7-30. All proceeds benefit of Country - Heavenly Vocals, Har- (age 13+) $41; Children (ages 3-12) Grandfather Mountain animal habitats. 14 Sunday Concert in the Park, Me- vest House Performing Arts Venue, $27; Kids 2 & under free. 800-526-5740. 828-295-6991. www.grandfather.com morial Park, Blowing Rock. 4-5pm. Free. 247 Boone Heights Dr, Boone. Featur- www.tweetsie.com 828.295.7851. www.blowingrock.com ing Jeanne Jolly Band. 7:30pm. $18/20 12 Cork and Canvas, Blowing Rock adults, $10 students, free children 12 27 Mountain Home Music: Tradition- Art & History Museum. Canvas, easel, 19-21 Nickelodeon’s Team Umizoomi, and younger. 828-964-3392. www. ally Original Family Music, Harvest brushes, paints, apron, wine and light Tweetsie Railroad. 9am-6pm; Appear- mountainhomemusic.com House Performing Arts Venue, 247 Boone snacks provided. 5-7pm. $35 members, ances at 11am, 1pm & 3pm. Adults (13+) Heights Dr, Boone. Featuring Cathy Fink $40 non-members. 828-295-9099 ext. $41; Children (3-12) $27; Kids 2 & under 20-28 “The Love List”, Ensemble Stage, & Marcy Maxler with Strictly Strings. 3006. www.blowingrockmuseum.org free, 800-526-5740. www.tweetsie.com Blowing Rock School, 160 Sunset Dr. In 7:30pm. $18/20 adults, $10 students,

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Sunset Dr. 11am. Tickets: $6 at the door. 828-414-1844. www.ensemblestage.com

26-July 3 “Oliver! the Musical”, Lees- McRae Summer Theatre, Lees-McRae College, Banner Elk. Beloved musical based on Charles Dickens’ Oliver Twist, about a plucky orphan navigating 19th Century London. June 26, 27 and 30 & July 1 & 2 at 7pm, June 28 and July 3 at

2pm. Tickets: $18-$40. 828-898-8709. 4th of July Festival and Parade, July 4 www.lmc.edu/summertheatre Dickens’ Oliver Twist, about a plucky or- July phan navigating 19th Century London. July 1 & 2 at 7pm, July 3 at 2pm. Tickets: $18- “Pride”, July 1 $40. 828-898-8709. www.lmc.edu/sum- Kacey Musgraves, June 27 Through July 26 “Floating Sculp- mertheatre ture: Bruce Barclay Cameron Duck free children 12 and younger. 828-964- 1 Helene & Stephen Weicholz Glob- Decoy Collection”, Blowing Rock Art 3392. www.mountainhomemusic.com al Film Series: “Pride”, Schaefer Cen- 4 4th of July Festival and Parade & History Museum. Hours: Tues-Wed: , ter for the Performing Arts, ASU, Boone. 10am-5pm, Thurs: 10am-7pm, Fri-Sat: Memorial Park and Main Street, Blow- Inspired by actual events, director Mat- 27 Outdoor Fireworks Concert: 10am-5pm. Closed Sunday and Mon- ing Rock. 9am-until. Games in the Park thew Warchus’ Pride details the unlikely Kacey Musgraves, Kidd Brewer Sta- day. Admission: $7 adults, $5 children from 9am-11am; Climbing Tower and friendship forged between a small com- dium, ASU, Boone. Kicking off App (5+) and students; seniors and active Bounce Obstacle Course 11am-4:30pm; munity of striking miners in Wales and Summer’s festival is Nashville-based military $6; groups (10+) $5. 828-295- 10-11am cloggers, 11am-Noon Patri- the London-based gay and lesbian activ- singer-songwriter and Grammy Award 9099. www.blowingrockmuseum.org otic singalong; Noon-1:30pm live mu- winner Musgraves. 7:30pm. Tickets: ists who raise funds to feed their families sic; 2pm parade; 3-4:30pm bluegrass; in the summer of 1984. (Rated R) Pre- $38 adults, $5 children 6 and younger. Thursdays thru Oct. 15 Blowing Rock 9:30pm fireworks at Blowing Rock talk at 7pm; film at 8pm. Tickets: $10. Country Club. Free. 828.295.7851. 800-841-2787. www.appsummer.org Farmers Market, Park Avenue, Blowing 800-841-2787. www.appsummer.org www.blowingrock.com Rock, in front of the Blowing Rock Chamber. 26 Summer Saturday Kids Theatre: Fresh fruits, veggies, whole foods and meats 1-3 “Oliver! the Musical”, Lees-McRae 4 Fireworks at Tweetsie Railroad, “The Commedia Voyages of Sinbad”, from local farmers. Rain or shine. 4-6pm. Summer Theatre, Lees-McRae College, Ban- Tweetsie Railroad Ensemble Stage, Blowing Rock School, 160 828-395-7851. www.blowingrock.com . Park open 9am-9pm; ner Elk. Beloved musical based on Charles

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4 Summer Saturday Kids Theatre: “The Commedia Princess and the Pea”, Ensemble Stage, Blowing Rock School, 160 Sunset Dr. 11am. Tickets: $6 at the door. Parsons Dance, July 10 Brian Stokes Mitchell, July 10 Harumi Rhodes, July 7 & 9 828-414-1844. www.ensemblestage.com live a life of her own design. (Not rated) ers, bagpipe band parades, Celtic music fireworks at 9:30pm. Parking: $5 per 7 Broyhill Chamber Ensemble, Rosen Pre-talk at 7pm; film at 8pm. Tickets: $10. and a celebration of Scottish culture. car; free for season pass holders. Buf- Concert Hall, ASU, Boone. Gil Morgen- 800-841-2787. www.appsummer.org 8am-11:30pm. Ticket prices vary. 828- fet chicken and BBQ dinner under Ha- stern (violin), Harumi Rhodes (violin), 733-1333. www.gmhg.org cienda: $14.95 adults, $9.95 (children Ole Akahoshi (cello) and J.Y. Song (pi- 9 Broyhill Chamber Ensemble, Rosen 3-12), Free for children younger than 2. ano) perform works by Turina, Bartok, Concert Hall, ASU, Boone. Gil Morgen- 10 Parsons Dance, Schaefer Center for www.tweetsie.com Smetana and Arensky. 8pm. Tickets: $20 stern (violin), Harumi Rhodes (violin), the Performing Arts, ASU, Boone. Known adults, $10 students and children. 800- Ole Akahoshi (cello) and J.Y. Song (pia- for their sexy athleticism and stunning en- 4 Mountain Home Music: Bluegrass 841-2787. www.appsummer.org no) perform works by Boccherini, Bloch, semble work, Parsons Dance delivers posi- & Brass, Blowing Rock School Auditori- Bruch and Mendelssohn. 8pm. Tickets: tive life-enriching experiences. 8pm. Tick- um, 160 Sunset Dr., Blowing Rock. Fea- 8 Helene & Stephen Weicholz Global $20 adults, $10 students and children. ets: $28 adults, $20 children 3 and older. turing the Mountain Home Music Blue- Film Series: “Gett: The Trial of Vivi- 800-841-2787. www.appsummer.org 800-841-2787. www.appsummer.org grass Boys and The King Street Brass. ane Amsalem”, Schaefer Center for the 7pm. $18/20 adults, $10 students, free Performing Arts, ASU, Boone. Heart- 9-12 60th Annual Grandfather 10 Brian Stokes Mitchell with the children 12 and younger. 828-964- rending portrait of a woman’s struggle to Mountain Highland Games, Grandfa- Winston-Salem Symphony, Schaefer 3392. www.mountainhomemusic.com overcome an unmoving patriarchy and ther Mountain, Linville. Athletes, danc- Center for the Performing Arts, ASU,

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his life and dignity when a lie spreads and ignites a community witch hunt. (Rated R) Pre-talk at 7pm; film at 8pm. Tickets: $10. 800-841-2787. www.appsummer.org

15-19 “Lend Me a Ten- Cool Summer Nights at Tweetsie, July 11 or”, Lees-McRae Sum- mer Theatre, Lees-McRae Boone. The Broadway star (Man of La College, Banner Elk. Ken David Grisman Sextet, July 17 Mancha, Kiss Me Kate, Ragtime, Jelly’s Ludwig’s farce about a tran- Last Jam) performs an evening of stan- quilized opera star that the dards and classics. 8pm. Tickets: $35 ing Arts, ASU, Boone. Maestro Gerard Schwarleads soloists Awadagin Pratt New York Times called “one of two great adults, $28 children 3 and older. 800- farces by a living writer.” July 15 & 17 at 841-2787. www.appsummer.org Awadagin Pratt, July 12 (piano) and Amber Carpenter (harp) in a program of Shostakovich, Beethoven, 7pm, July 16 & 18 at 2pm & 7pm, July 19 under free, 800-526-5740. www.tweet- Debussy and Tchaikovsky. 4pm. Tickets: at 2pm. Tickets: $18-$40. 828-898-8709. 11 Cool Summer Nights at Tweetsie, sie.com www.lmc.edu/summertheatre Tweetsie Railroad. Park open 9am-9pm. $28 adults, $20 children 3 and older. 800-841-2787. www.appsummer.org Special train show rides at dusk; includ- 11-19 “Killing Time”, Ensemble Stage, 17 The David Grisman Sextet fea- ed with regular park admission. Adults Blowing Rock School, 160 Sunset Dr. turing Bryan Sutton Band, Schaefer (age 13+) $41; Children (ages 3-12) 13 Appalachian Energy Summit Key- Richard Stockwell’s thriller about a note Address with Robert F. Kenne- Center for the Performing Arts, ASU, $27; Kids 2 & under free. 800-526-5740. chance meeting that isn’t as coincidental Boone. Master acoustic roots musician www.tweetsie.com dy Jr., Schaefer Center for the Perform- as it first appears. July 11, 13, 14, 17 & ing Arts, ASU, Boone. 800-841-2787. Grisman performs performs his original 18 at 7:30pm, July 12 & 19 at 2pm. Tick- www.appsummer.org “Dawg” compositions with his famous 10-12 Scooby-Dooby-Doo Where Are ets: $21 adults, $19 seniors/students/ sextet. Featuring special bluegrass out- You? at Tweetsie Railroad, Tweetsie military, $11 children under 16. 828- 15 Helene & Stephen Weicholz Glob- fit the Bryan Sutton Band. 8pm. Tickets: Railroad. Meet Scooby Doo and Shag- 414-1844. www.ensemblestage.com $28 adults, $20 children 3 and older. gy. Appearances at 11am and 1 & 3pm; al Film Series: “The Hunt”, Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts, ASU, 800-841-2787. www.appsummer.org park open 9am-6pm. Included with reg- 12 Eastern Festival Orchestra with ular park admission. Adults (age 13+) Boone. Mads Mikkelsen stars as a for- Gerard Schwarz and Awadagin mer schoolteachers who has to fight for 17 Sunset Stroll on Sunset Drive, $41; Children (ages 3-12) $27; Kids 2 & Pratt, Schaefer Center for the Perform- Blowing Rock. Join the art galleries, res-

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Hunter-Jumper I, July 21-26

K-9s in Flight: Frisbee Dogs, July 18-26 during next season’s festival. 1pm. Free. Special train show rides at dusk; includ- 800-841-2787. www.appsummer.org The Beach Boys, July 18 ed with regular park admission. Adults 21 Broyhill Chamber Ensemble, Rosen taurants and businesses on Sunset Drive (age 13+) $41; Children (ages 3-12) Concert Hall, ASU, Boone. Gil Morgen- for food, drinks and art. 5:30-8pm. $27; Kids 2 & under free. 800-526-5740. stern (violin), Kathryn Lockwood (viola), 828-295-6991. www.blowingrock.com www.tweetsie.com Inbal Segev (cello), Rieko Aizawa (pia- Inbal Segev, July 21 no) and Yousif Sheronick (percussion) 18 Art in the Park, American Legion 18-26 K-9s in Flight: Frisbee Dogs at perform works by Beethoven, Sheronick, Grounds, Blowing Rock. Juried art and Tweetsie Railroad, Tweetsie Railroad. 19 Sunday Concert in the Park, Me- Sollima and Schumann. 8pm. Tickets: $20 craft show featuring 90 artists.10am-5pm. Park open 9am-6pm. Shows daily at morial Park, Blowing Rock. 4-5pm. Free. adults, $10 students and children. 800- 828.295.7851. www.blowingrock.com 11am and 1 & 3pm; July 18 & 25 at 7pm. 828.295.7851. www.blowingrock.com Performance included with regular park 841-2787. www.appsummer.org 18 The Beach Boys, Holmes Convoca- admission. Adults (age 13+) $41; Chil- 19 Rosen-Schaffel Competition for 21-26 Blowing Rock Charity Horse tion Center, ASU, Boone. Featuring found- dren (ages 3-12) $27; Kids 2 & under free. Young and Emerging Artists, Schae- Show: Hunter-Jumper I, Tate Horse- ing Beach Boy Mike Love and Beach Boy 800-526-5740. www.tweetsie.com fer Center for the Performing Arts, ASU, show Grounds, Blowing Rock. Tick- vet Bruce Johnston. 8pm. Tickets: $50 Boone. Jurors will choose three top prize- ets: $10, free for children 12 and adults, $30 children 3 and older. 800- 18 Summer Saturday Kids Theatre: winners and the audience will select an under; cash only. 828-295-4700. 841-2787. www.appsummer.org “The Commedia Voyages of Sinbad”, Audience Choice Award Winner. The first Ensemble Stage, Blowing Rock School, 160 prizewinner, in addition to a cash prize, www.blowingrockequestrian.com 18 Cool Summer Nights at Tweetsie, Sunset Dr. 11am. Tickets: $6 at the door. will receive the opportunity to perform 22 Helene & Stephen Weicholz Global Tweetsie Railroad. Park open 9am-9pm. 828-414-1844. www.ensemblestage.com with conductor Gerard Schwarz and one of the Eastern Festival Orchestras Film Series: “Twenty Feet from Star-

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plus a bazaar on the church lawn. 9am. Tickets required. 828-295-7323. www.stmaryofthehills.org

24 Symphony by Chetola Lake, Chet- ola Resort. Enjoy an evening under the stars with the sounds of Tennessee’s Sym- phony of the Mountains. Dinner options: Picnic on the Lawn, Pre-Symphony Buf- fet in Timberlake’s Restaurant, Dinner on The Sheets Family Band, July 25 the Patio, or Celebration at the Arbor. Tickets: $35 adults, $15 children under 25 Mountain Home Music: Old- 12. 828.295.5505. www.chetola.com Time Music from the Appalachians to the Cascades, Harvest House Per- forming Arts Venue, 247 Boone Heights Lisa Fischer, July 23 Symphony by the Lake, July 24 24-25 In/Visible Theatre: Without Words, Valborg Theatre, ASU, Boone. Us- Dr, Boone. Featuring the Sheets Family dom”, Schaefer Center for the Perform- children 3 and older. 800-841-2787. ing dance, drama, sound and silence, this Band and the Canote Brothers. 7:30pm. ing Arts, ASU, Boone. Morgan Neville’s www.appsummer.org remarkable true story illustrates how lan- $18/20 adults, $10 students, free chil- documentary pays homage to some of guage is so much more than words. 8pm. dren 12 and younger. 828-964-3392. the greatest vocalists you’ve never heard 24 Mountain Home Music: The Piano Tickets: $20 adults, $10 children 3 and www.mountainhomemusic.com of, including Darlene Love, Merry Clay- Man of the Blue Ridge, Harvest House older. 800-841-2787. www.appsummer.org ton and Lisa Fischer. (Rated PG-13) Pre- Performing Arts Venue, 247 Boone Heights 25 Cool Summer Nights at Tweetsie, talk at 7pm; film at 8pm. Tickets: $10. Dr, Boone. Featuring the Jeff Little Trio. 24-26 “And a Child Shall Lead”, En- Tweetsie Railroad. Park open 9am-9pm. 800-841-2787. www.appsummer.org 7:30pm. $18/20 adults, $10 students, free semble Stage, Blowing Rock School, Special train show rides at dusk; includ- children 12 and younger. 828-964-3392. 160 Sunset Dr. Based on a true story, ed with regular park admission. Adults 23 Twenty Feet from Stardom’s Lisa www.mountainhomemusic.com this heartbreaking yet hopeful play cen- (age 13+) $41; Children (ages 3-12) Fischer & Grand Baton, Schaefer Cen- ters on eight children in a concentration $27; Kids 2 & under free. 800-526-5740. ter for the Performing Arts, ASU, Boone. 24 St. Mary Tour of Homes, St. Mary camp at the height of the Holocaust. July www.tweetsie.com Grammy-winning vocalist Fischer, one of the Hills Episcopal Church, 140 24 & 25 at 7:30pm, July 26 at 2pm. Tick- of the backup vocalists featured in the Chestnut Dr. Annual fundraiser tour of ets: $21 adults, $19 seniors/students/ 29 Helene & Stephen Weicholz documentary Twenty Feet from Star- outstanding Blowing Rock homes with military, $11 children under 16. 828- Global Film Series: “Valley of dom, performs with the band Grand St. Mary of the Hills Episcopal Church. 414-1844. www.ensemblestage.com Saints”, Schaefer Center for the Per- Baton. 8pm. Tickets: $28 adults, $20 Transportation and lunch provided, forming Arts, ASU, Boone. A bud-

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students and children. 800-841-2787. 1 Summer Saturday Kids Theatre: www.appsummer.org “The Commedia Princess and the Pea”, Ensemble Stage, Blowing Rock School, 160 31 Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Juke- Sunset Dr. 11am. Tickets: $6 at the door. box, Schaefer Center for the Performing 828-414-1844. www.ensemblestage.com Arts, ASU, Boone. Pop hits of the pres- ent performed à la pop hits of the past: 1-2 Blowing Rock Charity Horse for example, Miley Cyrus’ “We Can’t Show: Hunter-Jumper II, Tate Horse- Stop” assayed as a doo-wop number; show Grounds, Blowing Rock. Tick- Macklemore and Ryan Lewis’ “Thrift ets: $10, free for children 12 and Riders in the Sky, Aug. 8 & 9 Shop” tricked out in flapper jazz; and under; cash only. 828-295-4700. Sam Smith’s “Stay With Me” rendered a www.blowingrockequestrian.com free children 12 and younger. 828-964- Postmodern Jukebox, July 31 1940s big-band standard. 8pm. Tickets: 3392. www.mountainhomemusic.com $28 adults, $20 children 3 and older. 1-7 “The Denim King: The Moses Cone ding romance struggles to survive as 800-841-2787. www.appsummer.org Story, a musical”, Lees-McRae Summer 8-9 Riders in the Sky at Tweetsie violence from war-torn Kashmir spills Theatre, Lees-McRae College, Banner Elk. Railroad, Tweetsie Railroad. Grammy- into a lakeside city. (Not rated) Pre- Commissioned by the Blue Ridge Park- winning music and comedy. Shows at talk at 7pm; film at 8pm. Tickets: $10. AUGUST way Foundation, this musical tells the in- Noon & 3pm; park open 9am-6pm. Per- 800-841-2787. www.appsummer.org Thursdays thru Oct. 15 Blowing Rock spiring story of how Moses and his broth- formance included with regular park ad- er Caesar developed textiles, particularly mission. Adults (age 13+) $41; Children 29-Aug. 2 Blowing Rock Char- Farmers Market, Park Avenue, Blowing denim, rising from Jewish immigrants to (ages 3-12) $27; Kids 2 & under free, ity Horse Show: Hunter-Jumper II, Rock, in front of the Blowing Rock Chamber. major forces in the South. Aug. 1 at 2pm 800-526-5740. www.tweetsie.com Tate Horseshow Grounds, Blowing Fresh fruits, veggies, whole foods and meats & 7pm, Aug. 2 & 7 at 2pm, Aug. 4-6 at Rock. Tickets: $10, free for children 12 from local farmers. Rain or shine. 4-6pm. 7pm. Tickets: $18-$40. 828-898-8709. 8-16 “I Ought to Be in Pictures”, En- and under; cash only. 828-295-4700. 828-395-7851. www.blowingrock.com www.lmc.edu/summertheatre semble Stage, Blowing Rock School, 160 www.blowingrockequestrian.com 1 Mountain Home Music: Spicy Ca- Sunset Dr. Neil Simon’s dramedy about a 8 Mountain Home Music: Sweet Hollywood scriptwriter’s second chance 30 Broyhill Chamber Ensemble, Rosen jun Fiddlin’, Harvest House Perform- Mountain/Celtic and Traditional In- at fatherhood when his estranged teenage Concert Hall, ASU, Boone. Gil Morgen- ing Arts Venue, 247 Boone Heights spired Originals, Harvest House Per- daughter arrives on his doorstep. Aug. 8, stern (violin), Kathryn Lockwood (vio- Dr, Boone. Featuring Michael Doucet. forming Arts Venue, 247 Boone Heights 10, 11, 14 & 15 at 7:30pm, Aug. 9 & 16 la), Inbal Segev (cello) and Rieko Aiza- 7:30pm. $18/20 adults, $10 students, Dr, Boone. Featuring the Mountain at 2pm. Tickets: $21 adults, $19 seniors/ wa (piano) perform works by Faure and free children 12 and younger. 828-964- Laurels and Zoe & Cloyd (of Red June). students/military, $11 children under 16. Brahms. 8pm. Tickets: $20 adults, $10 3392. www.mountainhomemusic.com 7:30pm. $18/20 adults, $10 students, 828-414-1844. www.ensemblestage.com

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& Decent. 7:30pm. $18/20 adults, $10 stu- 29-30 Railroad Heritage Week- Sept. 1, 4 & 5 at 7:30pm, Sept. 6 at 2pm. dents, free children 12 and younger. 828- end at Tweetsie Railroad, Tweet- Tickets: $21 adults, $19 seniors/students/ 964-3392. www.mountainhomemusic.com sie Railroad. Celebrate the history of military, $11 children under 16. 828-414- Tweetsie, the ET&WNC and moun- 1844. www.ensemblestage.com 16 Sunday Concert in the Park, Me- tain culture. Cherokee dance shows morial Park, Blowing Rock. 4-5pm. Free. at 11am, 1pm & 3pm. Park open 9am- 5-6 13th Annual Beech Mountain Mile 828.295.7851. www.blowingrock.com 6pm. Adults (age 13+) $41; Children High Kite & Craft Festival, 403 Beech (ages 3-12) $27; Kids 2 & under free. Mountain Parkway, Beech Mountain. Kite 20 Mountain Home Music: Renegade 800-526-5740. www.tweetsie.com clubs demonstrate flying techniques and Concert in the Park, Aug. 16 Traditionalists, Legends, ASU campus, display their kites. Sept. 5 at 10am, Sept. Boone. Featuring Mipso. 9pm. $18/20 29-31 “Ears on a Beatle”, Ensemble 6 at 4pm. Free admission. 828-387-9283. 12 Cork and Canvas, Blowing Rock adults, $10 students, free children 12 Stage, Blowing Rock School, 160 Sun- www.beechmtn.com Art & History Museum. Canvas, easel, and younger. 828-964-3392. www. set Dr. Based on actual declassified FBI brushes, paints, apron, wine and light mountainhomemusic.com documents, Mark St. Germain’s humor- 6 Mountain Home Music: Hammered snacks. 5-7pm. $35 members, $40 non- ous yet thought-provoking story centers Dulcimer, Guitar and Bass with a members. 828-295-9099 ext. 3006. 28-30 “Explore Blowing Rock” with around a plot to kill John Lennon. Aug. Twist, Harvest House Performing Arts www.blowingrockmuseum.org Our State Magazine, Chetola Resort. 29 & 31 at 7:30pm, Aug. 30 at 2pm. Tick- Venue, 247 Boone Heights Dr, Boone. Immerse yourself in the history, heritage ets: $21 adults, $19 seniors/students/ Featuring Walt Michaels and Company. 14 Sunset Stroll on Sunset Drive, and culinary delights of the “Crown military, $11 children under 16. 828- 7:30pm. $18/20 adults, $10 students, Blowing Rock. Join the art galleries, res- of the Blue Ridge” during this one-of- 414-1844. www.ensemblestage.com free children 12 and younger. 828-964- taurants and businesses on Sunset Drive a-kind cultural celebration, Hosted at 3392. www.mountainhomemusic.com for food, drinks and art. 5:30-8pm. Chetola Resort. For information, call SEPTEMBER 828-295-6991. www.blowingrock.com 828-295-5500. www.chetola.com 11 Sunset Stroll on Sunset Drive, Thursdays thru Oct. 15 Blowing Blowing Rock. 5:30-8pm. 828-295-6991. 15 Art in the Park, American Legion 29 Mountain Home Music: Afro-Lach- Rock Farmers Market, Park Avenue, www.blowingrock.com Grounds, Blowing Rock. Juried art and lan Banjo and Appalachian Old-Time, Blowing Rock, in front of the Blowing craft show featuring 90 artists.10am-5pm. Blue Ridge Ballroom, Plemmons Student Rock Chamber. 4-6pm. 828-395-7851. 12 Art in the Park, American Legion 828.295.7851. www.blowingrock.com Center, ASU campus, Boone. Featuring www.blowingrock.com Grounds, Blowing Rock.10am-5pm. Carl Johnson and The Elkville String Band. 828.295.7851. www.blowingrock.com 15 Mountain Home Music: Mountain 7:30pm. $18/20 adults, $10 students, free 1-6 “Ears on a Beatle”, Ensemble Stage, Variety with a Splash of Youth, Harvest children 12 and younger. 828-964-3392. Blowing Rock School, 160 Sunset Dr. Hu- 13 Sunday Concert in the Park, Me- House Performing Arts Venue, 247 Boone www.mountainhomemusic.com morous yet thought-provoking story that morial Park, Blowing Rock. 4-5pm. Free. Heights Dr, Boone. Featuring Strictly Clean centers around a plot to kill John Lennon. 828.295.7851. www.blowingrock.com

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Chetola Woods & Lakes POA Boards of Directors:

hope that this letter finds everyone well. In an effort to develop a better management team here at Chetola in our representation of both Associations, we wanted to let you know about some exciting transitions that have recently taken place. While we were saddened by the resignation of William Van Dyke from our Maintenance IDepartment after 13 years, we are encouraged that one of our current employees from the Prop- erty Management Department has stepped up to supervise the Maintenance Dept. Kenny Lambert has been involved in multiple remodeling projects and has been a fantastic addition to the team. Kenny has more than 32 years of experience in construction, and he has more construction skills than I can list. By early June, the maintenance staff will be wearing royal blue Chetola staff uni- forms that will be as easily recognizable as the commitment to excellence we believe Kenny will bring to the resort. Another change that we are happy to introduce to your attention is the hiring of Blake Dillman as POA Manager and sole representative for the Lake and Woods Association. Blake has an impressive background in retail management, customer service and real estate. His focus will be to represent the best interests of the Associations, and his primary duties will include regular inspections, cost replacement studies, communication with owners, and collaboration with the Property Manager to improve quality and uphold the standards of Chetola Resort. As Property Manager for Chetola, my role will be to lead the Maintenance, Grounds and Property Management departments in the execution of projects across the property. I will be com- mitted to staffing each of these departments with employees who will make a difference and will work with Blake to carry out the approved capital projects by facilitating all maintenance and construction needs as requested by our owners across the Resort. We believe that you will see immediate changes and positive results. n